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At one time the umbrella was regarded as a luxury item and generally reserved for royalty and as far as this writer is concerned, royalty should have kept them.

When an umbrella is more of a curse than a convenience…

Bernie Comaskey - 07/01/2026

For those of you who make new resolutions every year and habitually break your pledge; this column has come up with a master plan with you in mind. This plan gives you a second chance, or more!

A Happy New Year depends on where you are.

Staff Reporter - 31/12/2025

Brophys gave out a Christmas Box to their customers every year. This came in the form of a Christmas cake, which was naturally appreciated and valued by all – especially in a houseful of children.

THE GROCERS CHRISTMAS BOX

Ever wonder what actually happens to that old hoodie or pair of jeans you drop in a charity bin? Think it’s helping someone in need nearby? Think again.

Irish Clothes Banks Under Scrutiny: The Murky Path of Donated Clothing

For Spain, this contest is about much more than prestige. After a year of rebuilding under new technical direction, the fixture against Ireland A provides a vital benchmark for the team’s progress and depth ahead of the next Rugby Europe Championship.

Spain Gears Up to Host Ireland ‘A’ in Showcase Rugby Encounter

Everything centered from or around the fire; overseen by Bean an Tidgh.

Finally ‘letting the fire go out …’

Maddison V with Jonny Smyth, 26, who was extradited to Spain earlier this year after being arrested in Braga, Portugal, on 25 March. Credit Facebook

SEX, DRUGS & MURDER: LOVER OF ACCUSED KILLER, BUSTED WITH A KILO OF CRYSTAL METH IN TORREVIEJA

You Can't be Serious!

At one time the umbrella was regarded as a luxury item and generally reserved for royalty and as far as this writer is concerned, royalty should have kept them.

When an umbrella is more of a curse than a convenience…

Bernie Comaskey - 07/01/2026 0

Excuse me, but I may be in a minority of one here. I have never read or heard of anybody else saying a bad...

For those of you who make new resolutions every year and habitually break your pledge; this column has come up with a master plan with you in mind. This plan gives you a second chance, or more!

A Happy New Year depends on where you are.

Staff Reporter - 31/12/2025 0

New Year’s Day is far more important than people tend to give it credit for. Even without going over the top with regard to...

Brophys gave out a Christmas Box to their customers every year. This came in the form of a Christmas cake, which was naturally appreciated and valued by all – especially in a houseful of children.

THE GROCERS CHRISTMAS BOX

26/12/2025

Old Irish sayings have been widely quoted here; but this week we look at some of the old folksy American witticisms.

‘Why didn’t I think of that …’

18/12/2025

. This quick shut-eye doesn’t just rest your brain, but like its sister, the siesta; it improves your physical health as well

The case for sleeping on the job!

11/12/2025

How can anybody apply ‘the use of reason’; how can they tell right from wrong when the true facts are not being reasoned in the first place?

Is ‘the use of reason’ any use in today’s world?

04/12/2025

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